Nobodys Darlin But Mine
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[Intro]
E E7 A F#m7 G#m7 B E B7 x2
[Verse 1]
E E7 A F#m7
Come lay by my side little darlin',
G#m7 B E B7
Come lay your cool hand on my brow,
E E7 A F#m7
Promise me that you will always,
G#m7 B E B7
Be Nobody's Darlin' but Mine,
[Verse 2]
E E7 A F#m7
You're as sweet as the flowers in springtime,
G#m7 B E B7
You're as pure as the dew from the rose,
E E7 A F#m7
And I'd rather be somebody's darling,
G#m7 B E B7
Than a poor boy that nobody knows,
[Verse 3]
E E7 A F#m7
Be Nobody's Darlin' but mine love,
G#m7 B E B7
Be honest, be faithful, be kind,
E E7 A F#m7
And Promise me that you will always,
G#m7 B E B7
Be Nobody's Darlin' but Mine,
[Instrumental]
E E7 A F#m7 G#m7 B E B7 x2
[Verse 4]
E E7 A F#m7
Good-bye, little darlin', I'm leavin'
G#m7 B E B7
I'm leaving this cold world behind,
E E7 A F#m7
So Promise me that you will never,
G#m7 B E
Be Nobody's Darlin' but Mine.
How to play Nobodys Darlin But Mine
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.